bergenia
Bergenia purpurascens
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink to purplish-red
Garden uses
Notes
Bergenia (Bergenia purpurascens) is a perennial for ground cover and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. It grows 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches, so it fills a shady bed over time. Pink to purplish-red flowers open in mid to late spring.
Pairs well with Lady in Red lady fern, Oxlip, and Palm sedge.
Native range
Asia.